Canadian and Miami resident indicted in $13 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme
MIAMI, Florida - A Canadian man and his alleged co-conspirator have been indicted for their involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering scheme that resulted in over $13 million in losses. Trenton Richard David Johnston, a 19-year-old from Canada, is accused of operating a sophisticated fraud scheme while
Contractor accused of scamming Biscayne Park senior out of $243K
BISCAYNE PARK, Fla. — Authorities say a 75-year-old Biscayne Park woman lost more than $243,000 to a contractor whom she hired to perform home construction work. That contractor is now facing three felony charges. According to the Biscayne Park Police Department, the victim hired Eric Bartholomew Brown, 66, of...
Grieving relatives mark anniversary of Everglades plane crash killing 110
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — ValuJet Flight 592 departed on May 11, 1996, from Miami International Airport to Atlanta and crashed in the Florida Everglades, killing 105 passengers and 5 crew members. To mark the 30th anniversary, Helene McDowell and Christen Cherry were among the grieving relatives who met for...
Man killed in West Park crash that split car in half identified by BSO
A man who was killed in a violent crash in West Park that split a car in half has been identified as traffic homicide detectives continue to investigate, officials said. The crash happened shortly before 10:20 p.m. Saturday in the area of Southwest 46th Avenue and Pembroke Road. Broward Sheriff's...
Miami Beach man accused of using stolen identity to fraudulently obtain Acura from Doral...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A Miami Beach man was arrested after investigators said he used another woman’s personal information to fraudulently purchase a vehicle from a Doral car dealership, according to authorities. Dario Posada, 34, faces charges including fraudulent use of personal identification information, obtai
Beloved South Miami Breakfast Spot Closes After 28 Years
Before Miami became obsessed with hand-rolled, New York-style bagels, viral schmears, and waiting 45 minutes for an everything bagel B.E.C. sandwich, there was one spot that quietly held down South Miami for nearly three decades. You may have heard of the spot (sarscasm). It was Einstein Bros. Bagels on South Dixie Hig
Miami Gardens man accused of machete attack on Amazon driver
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Gardens police arrested a 27-year-old man accused of attacking a delivery driver with a machete. Officers took Fabrice Jack Janvier into custody on Friday along the 900 block of Northwest 196th Terrace. According to authorities, an Amazon driver was attempting to deliver a package...
Sucker punch, gun threat over mistaken bump at McDonald’s lands man in super-sized trouble:...
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — A man was busted by police in Sunny Isles Beach for an incident at a McDonald’s that included a sucker punch and a gun. According to police, the victims arrived Thursday afternoon at the McDonalds located at 17730 Collins Ave. to pick up a DoorDash delivery order when one of them accidentally
Man on probation accused of raping woman on South Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A man on probation in Broward County has been arrested in connection with a reported sexual battery that occurred over the weekend on South Beach, according to an arrest report from the Miami Beach Police Department. According to the report, the alleged rape occurred at...
May 10: South Florida heat soars on Mother’s Day with storms expected this week
This Mother’s Day brought another round of sizzling heat. With a high of 91 degrees, it felt more like 99 in Miami, with some areas feeling even hotter. Inland evening showers are expected to diminish overnight, with hot temperatures set to soar again Monday. As winds continue blowing out of the southeast, a few shower
